September 2016 - Kirkstall Harriers

Newsletter issue 154 : Sept 2016
Edited by
Jim Nundy
Kirkstall Abbey 7 - Sunday 18th Sept 2016
Our big day is coming up fast and is now less than three
weeks away! This is our main fund raiser of the year and
helps us keep subs low for all the members as well as
allowing us to give to charity. Please note that Kirkstall
Harriers are unfortunately not allowed to enter as if you
are available, we would appreciate your help on the day.
Please remember that the race is on Sunday 18th Sept
with the main race se ng off at 10am. There are also
two other events on the day: the 1 mile Mad Monk
Meander starts at 9.00am and the U17 Junior Race starts
at 9:25am. Set-up in the Abbey will start at 7.30am.
Hos ng this event and providing an enjoyable experience
for 500+ runners is good fun. Why not give volunteering
a go?
An email has been sent out from the club account by
Adam Moger reques ng marshals and general
volunteers to help to set up the event on the day. Please Details below. Spread the word! Entry is available via
send an email reply to confirm you can help and you can racebest.com (and postal)
also let Chris Glover or Adam know on a training night, or
via the Facebook group.
A big thank you for all of the
contribu ons to this month’s
edi on, but what’s in store?
COVER STAR:
The Monk / KA7.
PAGE 2:
KA7.
PAGE 3:
PECO newsflash.
New members.
PBs.
Birthdays.
PAGE 4:
RACE REPORT: Members
Meander.
PAGE 5:
Member profile.
PAGE 6:
RACE REPORT: Northumberland
Coastal Run
PAGE 7:
Ma ’s mini challenge.
PAGE 8:
Yorkshire Vets update.
Recipe corner.
PAGE 9:
Photo of the month.
Club details.
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PECO NEWSFLASH
Just what you have all been wai ng for – these are the PROVISIONAL DATES for
this years cross country PECO league!
Please empty your diaries of everything else going on in the morning of these
dates, as you will not want to miss any of these short ‘fun runs in the sun’ events.
These dates are only provisional and hopefully will be firmed up on or a er 19th
September, at the PECO AGM.
23rd OCT + Trophy presenta ons for last years series
27th NOV
18th DEC – Bugger the Christmas shopping
22nd JAN
26th FEB
Bring it on!
Our newest members, joining in August
Mar n Frazer
Simone Salgado
Simon Hands
Rowan Temple
Catherine McIlroy
Welcome to the Purple Posse!
Personal bests
Distance
10k
5k
5k
Name
First Race
PB
PB
Joanne McGarey
Ben Coldwell
James Nundy
Member birthdays for September
Time
0:57:15
0:18:25
0:22:10
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Alan Brydon
Vikki Daniel
Isacc Dell
John Durkan
Mar n Frazer
Eleanor Gallon
Dawn Henderson
Emma Lavelle-Wood
James Manthorp
Catherine McIlroy
Paul Miller
Hannah Newman
Adam Nodwell
Alistair O'Donnell
Sean Scanlon
Rowan Temple
Bethan Thomas-Lloyd
Mark Young
RACE REPORT: Members Meander, 24 Aug 2016
by Peter Hey
Many thanks to everyone for turning up, either
running or helping to make another successful night
of this handicap race. We had 30 runners and four
helpers, with another three cheerleaders turning up
for the finish …or the food.
As usual the more runners we have means there are
more people who cannot win, but I think overall the
handicapping, which is mainly based on your UK
Athle cs handicaps was fairly accurate. It cannot
allow for those who have a good or bad run on the
night and we all have one of them. This was probably
the case with Patrick Nesden and Dave Wood who
unfortunately brought up the rear on this
occasion. If this was your bad night - hopefully
be er luck next me.
A special men on goes to John Durkin, coming back
into racing form who magnanimously put himself
further back on the start line by six minutes. Sorry to
rub it in John but had you stayed the same, you
would have finished 2nd!
Most people knew the way around but we did have a
few new faces including Simone Salgado and Rowan
Temple. Everyone got around okay - even if they
needed a bit of generous help from some of the
other runners. Not like the old days when we would
probably call them back, but only a er they went the
wrong way for at least 100 yards and then had to
catch up!!
First three over the line in winning order was Bal
Sandhu with a run me of 63.52, followed by
Randolph Haggerty 48.55, who picked up 15 places,
and then Jacqueline Elmer with 67.12.
Commisera ons to Gary Carlisle and Carol Moran
who finished 4th and 5th respec vely - almost there
on the podium. The fastest man on the night was
David Hodkin with 40.14 who picked up 21 places,
and the fastest lady was Marion Muir with 54.27.
Many thanks to Sam and Malcolm Taylor-Broome
who ensured all runners set off at their allo ed
mes, whether the runners liked it or not, Paul
Chapman and his daughter Lauren for making sure
they all went the right way out - and more
importantly back to the finish, and Catherine, Laura
and Lucy for the cheer leading at the end.
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NAME
ESTIMATED
TIME
RUN
TIME
FINISH
POS
Baldish SANDHU
70.0
63.52
1
Randolph HAGGERTY
53.3
48.55
2
Jacqueline ELMER
71.0
67.12
3
Gary CARLISLE
52.0
49.07
4
Carol MORAN
61.0
58.33
5
Peter BRITTON
56.3
54.49
6
James NUNDY
52.3
51.05
7
Connor CARLISLE
64.0
62.57
8
David HODKIN
41.2
40.14
9
Vicki HIPKISS
64.0
63.08
10
Burjor LANGDANA
67.0
66.22
11
Adam RHODES
48.0
47.26
12
Jill HUDSON
74.0
73.35
13
Yekanth VENKITEELA
54.3
54.17
14
Paul GLOVER
54.3
54.18
15
Jack HIPKISS
41.2
41.09
16
Ben COLDWELL
42.3
43.24
17
Christopher GLOVER
45.3
46.25
18
Marion MUIR
53.3
54.27
19
Rowan TEMPLE
45.3
46.34
20
Jemma ROE
64.0
65.09
21
Adam MOGER
44.3
45.46
22
John DURKIN
52.0
53.22
23
Simone SALGADO
55.0
56.35
24
Ma SYKES-HOOBAN
61.3
63.23
25
Kieran O'BRIEN
50.0
51.59
26
Paul MILLER
42.5
45.00
27
Shevonne MCLARNON
59.3
62.11
28
Patrick NESDEN
65.0
71.33
29
David WOOD
56.3
65.58
30
On a good (or not so good) final note regarding
handicapped races, the nights are drawing in - and
therefore so are the winter me trials! If anyone has
any queries regarding the mes - please let me
know.
Member Profile: Ewan Malone
When did you start running and why?
I needed a new outlet for terrible language and what
be er way to do it than swea ng, gasping and trudging
around Leeds on a Monday and Wednesday evening?
What are your mo va ons for running?
Trying to stop the chub rub (it’s not working)
What are your greatest running achievements?
Ge ng round the White Rose Ultra was pre y good,
definitely a high point of my running endeavors when I
got to stop running that day.
What are your best running related memories?
The first Harriers trip to Thunder Run. That was an
amazing weekend which genuinely made me love every
aspect of running and team relay events
What are your worst running related memories?
The second Harries trip to Thunder Run, that was the
ducking worst and genuinely made me hate every
aspect of running and team relays :)
Do you have any words of wisdom for your fellow
Harriers?
Thunder Run might seem like a good idea at the me
but think twice. Look a er your clucking ankles.
Age: 32
Occupa on: IT Skivvy
Originally from: Northallerton
Time as a Harrier: About 4 years
Can you share an interes ng fact about yourself?
I was once the youngest person on the planet.
Thunder Run
(must be the 1st year? - Ed)
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RACE REPORT: Northumberland Costal Run,
24 July 2016
by James Nundy
A er hearing the rave reviews about this race for
the last couple of years, I decided it was me I
strike it from my bucket list. Packing my girls into
the car we headed up north for a li le relaxing
family break to compliment the exer ons of the
race.
The 13.5 mile route takes you from Beadnall to
Alnmouth on gloriously golden beaches (with
occasional refreshing ankle-deep culverts) and
coastal paths through villages and past castles. It
was a far less hilly course than I imagined. Many
of the beachy sec ons had sand-ripples which
made running along the ridges slightly
uncomfortable but they did at least provide
decent trac on unlike the final sec on to the
finish line which was on deep so sand. Stealth
sunburn was also available.
It’s quite a spectacle to see 1,200 runners
galloping along the shore and the race had sold
out in advance again. Overall, it was a cracking
race with views just asking to be photographed.
Even the long-sleeved finishers shirt was regarded
as one of the best any of us had ever received.
Do it next year - it’s great!
14 Harriers took part, with several more just
coming along to support - thanks guys! (And Eric
will confirm, what happens on tour, stays on
tour!)
Par cipant
Ben Coldwell
Niamh Jackson
Christopher Glover
Joe Steele
Gary Carlisle
James Nundy
Alyson Glover
Sandra Warren
Victoria Daniel
Laura Davies
Bethan Lloyd
Vicki Hipkiss
Samantha Broome
Malcolm Taylor
Finish me
01:38:34
01:49:13
01:49:30
01:49:36
01:56:20
02:09:14
02:09:29
02:34:57
02:34:57
02:34:57
02:34:57
02:36:13
02:58:00
02:58:00
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Ma ’s mini challenge…
by Ma Sykes-Hooban
I had a bit of a wakeup call’ moment
a er seeing a few unfla ering
photos of me running at Gemma’s
park run leaving do at Bramley a
couple of weeks back, the penny
dropped and I quite simple couldn’t
ignore my current weight and fitness
levels any longer.
I have always had issues with weight
and when I sheepishly stood on the
bathroom scales a er seeing the
pictures there was no denying it I had
taken my eye for the ball. 16 stone is
not a good place to be …it’s been a
lot, lot worse in the past but even
worse it’s been so much be er!
First things first, I resolve not to
panic and run out the door into a
mega long run and the evitable
longer injury layoff. I decide to
reduce my alcohol intake from
prodigious to sociable and resolve to
do at least the recommended
minimum of 30mins of exercise a day
for a week and see how I feel.
No me like the present I say so pack
my bag, dust off my PureGym pin
number and head down the gym for
a long overdue cardio session, bit of
bike, rowing and treadmill work. I
spend an hour swea ng out the
whiskey and rum (don’t ask!) I had
consumed the night before during
the late night Olympic coverage.
On Monday in a fit of madness I opt
to take on coach James’s training
session, which was surprising very
enjoyable even if my quads didn’t
agree the day a er!
Tuesday I walked to a friend’s house
for dinner, on arrival said friends
produced some very tantalising
Prosecco bought back from a holiday
in Rome… oh go on a small glass if
you please! Now this would normally
quickly lead to another, then
another and descend into the
bacchanalian norm but we ended the
evening watching Finding Nemo
whilst drinking tea. Lovely evening.
funeral pace whilst gossiping away
like they are at a slumber party. I
gingerly clamber aboard, I had no
idea what I was doing, what the
machine was doing but a er 5
minutes I swea ng so profusely that
Wednesday was a 5 mile run with the I was worried that I might
club and a nice surprise visit from
electrocute myself! Is 330 steps in
Ma Woodhouse visi ng from the
five minutes good? I have no idea!
land down under.
The highlight of the week was the
Thursday I popped down the pool
Members Meander and a er the
and weirdly realised I could s ll
obligatory moaning over unrealis c
swim!
handicaps I set off on what would be
my longest run for quite a few
Friday saw me back in the gym, for
months. It’s a hot slog but I manage
another round of cardio, s ll a sweat to run almost the whole course apart
fest but not half as bad as the Sunday from the climb through the farmers
before.
fields a er the kissing gate but to be
fair only proper show offs run up that
The final day of my mini challenge
quad trembler! Then back to the club
was Woodhouse Moor parkrun,
for a well earned buffet and
which I hit hard, my usual tac c for
accompanied by a pint of lime and
parkrun is start, go hard l the finish soda.
and try not to cry at the end. Not
very sophis cated granted but
I finish the week with Harrier parkrun
effec ve as I knocked 2mins off my
takeover, my finish me was 2
me from the week before, although seconds slower than the week before
I did feel like throwing up in the
but my perceived effort was much
hedge as I crossed the line, more
easier and on crossing the line my
work to do I guess.
breakfast was in no danger of
decora ng the hedge. Now that’s a
Result I had drunk a lot less, been
definite improvement.
ac ve everyday and managed to fit it
all around my hec c work schedule, From my mini challenge I have learnt
and I feel a li le less jiggly around the that I can get out most days and fit a
middle. I might just keep this up!
bit of exercise in even when I am
busy if I really want to. Drinking less
On Monday I opted for another of
has obvious benefits, which we all
coach James’s training sessions, this know I am sure. But most
me it was intervals around
importantly I realised being more
Becke ’s Park. 2k laps with 3mins
ac ve makes me happier and losing a
recovery! Man that was tough.
few pounds along the way is nice
reward too!
I also knock out a couple more gym
sessions including a new experience I think there are few old race t-shirts
for me on the Friday when I no ced that might just get an airing in the
that the dreaded step machine was not to distance future if the pounds
free, which is a first, as it is normally con nue to fall off.
occupied by two friends walking at
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Yorkshire Vets update
by Peter Hey
The latest race in this year’s series was in the
hilariously hilly area of Halifax, staged by Halifax
Harriers in the evening. Surprise surprise as our
Cilla would say. This was a factual fartleking flat as
a Yorkshire man’s flat cap route as ever could be,
mainly along the canals. There was a very slight
gradient at the very end of what seemed an endless
6 mile-ish course, which did make the runners have
to work even that bit harder.
The club had 7 ladies out of 73, and 7 men out of
113, so the chances of gaining some extra points
were quite good. For the ladies Niamh Jackson
came 2nd overall and first in her age group and
Alyson Glover managed to finish 3rd in her age
group. Our only other winner on the night (including
spot prizes) was Chris Glover who managed 2nd in
his age group.
For the men Adam Moger moves up to 2nd from
five races. Gary moves up to 9th from five races,
Chris Glover up to 7th from four races. Paul Glover
who was injured a er the Round Hill Fell race slips
down to 4th from four races and Ian Brown remains
6th having done one race.
There is now a wait un l the next race which is
scheduled for Sunday 16th October at Pudsey,
unless the race at Alwoodley is arranged. We will let
you know as soon as we hear anything.
The final race will then be at the Spen running track
on Sunday 13th November. The remaining races
are:

Alwoodley - S ll tbc

Pudsey - Sun 16th Oct

Spen - Sun 13th Nov 11.02am
Overall the ladies team is s ll 4th, 4th and 5th in the
three compe ons out of 26 clubs, and the men
s ll 5th, 6th and 5th out of 33 clubs.
Individually Emma Lavelle-Wood is first overall and
1st in her age group, by a margin of one point
having scored 848! This is a er comple ng six races.
Niamh moves up to 5th having done four races.
Shevonne McLarnon moves up to 8th a er doing
four races. Vikki Hipkiss up to 3rd from six races,
Alyson Glover up to 5th from four races and Carol
Moran up to 10th from four races.
YORKSHIRE VETS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
See yvaa.org for latest details
Cold Porridge (or no cook porridge) by Ma Sykes-Hooban
This is a great alterna ve to hot porridge in the morning, it’s super simple and is prepared the night before so it a
brilliant me saver first thing in the morning. Also it’s not so heavy on the stomach but s ll keeps you full l
lunch me. It’s not really a recipe more a method...
1.
2.
3.
Add a por on of oats and a mixture of dried fruit and nuts to a bowl add milk and mix together. (You can
use half milk and half water if you prefer)
Leave to stand in the fridge over night
In the morning add any fresh fruit you have to hand and serve.
It’s as simple as that... and absolutely lovely!
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The Purple Posse wish Gemma Rathbone all the best for her new challenge back on the ‘wrong side’ of
the hills, but we’re delighted to hear she’ll s ll be flying the KH flag from afar.
This photo is from the lens of Simon Cullingworth at Gemma’s last Bramley parkrun (as local resident!).
Kirkstall Harriers meet every Monday and Wednesday in the lounge at Kirkstall Leisure Centre,
Kirkstall Lane, LS5 3BE at 6.50pm for a 7pm start.
All standards of runners are welcome to join us, just turn up and say hello, we are very friendly!
Please visit our website for more info and the monthly training schedule: kirkstallharriers.org.uk
Please email [email protected] with any ques ons about the club,
or if you would like to contribute to the newsle er. All ar cles are gratefully received.
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